Walking through a building of scientists one day, I noticed a sign taped to a door that reminded me of a handmade “Keep Out” message hanging from a child’s treehouse. The words said something about “Writing Time” and “Please Do Not Disturb.” At first glance, the sign felt harsh and almost rude, … [Read more...] about Are You Hiding in the Conference Room with Noise-Canceling Headphones?
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Comparing Costs for Private Pilot Training
Leighnor Aircraft spent Feb. 7-9, at the Copperstate Fly-in at the Buckeye Municipal Airport. This fly-in was a great time for general aviation. There were a lot of visitors and we stayed very busy on Friday and Saturday talking to people about flight training and our amazing Aeroprakt aircraft, for … [Read more...] about Comparing Costs for Private Pilot Training
Capturing the Big Moments
The images captured by professional photographer Tracy Fultz reflect the heart and soul of the artist behind the lens as much as the people in front of it. “Photography is a vessel to share happiness,” said Fultz, owner of Blushing Cactus Photography in Prescott. “It’s about building … [Read more...] about Capturing the Big Moments
Over the Moon with Soft Skills
Jessica Watkins is a 31-year-old, unassuming, small-framed geologist with an easy smile and former member of a Division I national champion rugby team. She is many things, including an astronaut-in-training, but she’s not a pilot…yet. When NASA selected her from a field of 1,800 applicants to be … [Read more...] about Over the Moon with Soft Skills
Pronghorn Ranch Subdivision Developing in Prescott Valley
Two parcels of land on the east and the northeast boundaries of Pronghorn Ranch Parkway have been approved by the Prescott Valley Town Council for a 189-lot housing subdivision. That approval came in late December when town officials reported that decisions regarding traffic control had been … [Read more...] about Pronghorn Ranch Subdivision Developing in Prescott Valley
QUAD CITIES BUSINESS NEWS 2019 BEST OF BUSINESS RESULTS
Category Business Accounting Firm/Business Services E.R. Taxes Advertising Agency Helkin & Horn Archery Shop Mile High Archery Architectural Firm Headwaters Architecture P.C. Assisted Living Facility Alta Vista Senior Living Attractions The Smoki … [Read more...] about QUAD CITIES BUSINESS NEWS 2019 BEST OF BUSINESS RESULTS
Empowering Tribes with Clean Energy
Arizona is blessed with an abundance of sun and the resulting solar power it can generate if properly harnessed. Perhaps nowhere is this more true than on the open landscapes of the Hopi Reservation and the Navajo Nation. Suzanne Singer, a member of the Navajo tribe who grew up in Flagstaff, … [Read more...] about Empowering Tribes with Clean Energy
Winfield at the Ranch Preparing for Residents
Marketing itself as “Prescott’s premier luxury apartment community,” Winfield at the Ranch is nearing competition. Pre-leasing is to begin this month, with new residents expected to begin moving in around March 1. Luxury may be the germane term for the apartments, for they are being built on … [Read more...] about Winfield at the Ranch Preparing for Residents
Final Days of Sears at Prescott Gateway Mall
The countdown to closing the doors one last time is underway at the Gateway Mall Sears. Officials from the management company, Transformco, in Chicago, selected the Prescott store as one of 51 Sears stores and 45 Kmart stores to be shut down after the first of the year. It is anticipated that … [Read more...] about Final Days of Sears at Prescott Gateway Mall
Nurse Follows Healing Path to Ancient Energy Medicine
Tara Tech’s passion to heal others came with a devastating punch to the gut as a teenager when her best friend developed cancer. The two girls were just 16 years old. Watching her friend suffer made such an impact that Tech became a nurse. “I wanted to help Lisa heal, ease her pain and … [Read more...] about Nurse Follows Healing Path to Ancient Energy Medicine